Fitness Models - Photos of Top Figure Competitor Candy Keane

Candy's Biography
I was born in Alabama on September 21st, and my mom named me Candy because she thought it was a sweet name. I only lived there a short time before relocating to Florida, where I grew up on the Gulf Coast. With its warm waters and perfect white sand, it was hard to keep me away from the beach and out of the water (it still is). I have recently moved to Jacksonville, FL to be closer to my family.

I was a cute little girl with long brown hair, and I remember people commenting that I looked like Brooke Shields and should try modeling. Then I got a little older and turned into tall, skinny, lanky kid who spent two years missing my two front teeth only to have them grow in and stick out. Thank you grandma, for the braces. My stepfather was a photographer who worked at a camera store, so I spent a lot of time in front of the camera helping with different aspects of photography workshops. For example, one time I rode my bike past him over and over again so he could practice taking pictures of speed and movement. I remember looking through all his photography books, and seeing the beautiful pictures and wanting to be able to be that person in the photos someday.

But I was a shy little bookworm with a squeaky voice that didn't like being in front of crowds. I also tended to wear clothes two sizes too big, dressed like a boy and sometimes had purple hair. Modeling was not exactly the obvious career choice, and I drifted into writing and eventually decided to pursue journalism. I excelled at school and took mostly honors courses and a ton of art classes. After officially announcing I wanted be a beach bum after high school, a friend picked me up and carried me out of class, depositing me in the office and demanding I sign up for the SAT's and get my act together. I couldn't say no to that.

I spent a few years at community college trying to decide what direction to take. It was then that I looked into modeling with a local agency. I wasted a lot of money on photos and getting my portfolio together and then attending the Millie Lewis Modeling Convention where all the agents were terribly rude and uninterested in anything but the free vacation they were getting out of the deal. I actually had an agent look directly at me in his open call line, and then tell his assistant I have nobody in my line, can you get me someone worth looking at? Another agent asked And what do you think I can do for you hon? When I asked if he could just look through my book, he quickly flipped through, tossed it on the table and said You're too commercial, next in line please. Elite was the only agency that offered some constructive criticism and put me on the right path. The agent told me I was too curvy for fashion and should try swimwear modeling. This was when I was 5'9 and only 105 lbs. I didn't even think I looked good in a bikini at that point. The only highpoint of the convention was winning a ribbon for most photogenic. Afterwards the agency that I had given so much money to got me one job- working for $10/hr as a promo model for Cadillac. I reevaluated my whole approach to modeling and decided to concentrate on school instead.

So I headed to Gainesville to attend the University of Florida and earn a degree in magazine journalism. It was there that I got into the Internet and learning about building websites. A little one page website with a few snapshots grew into the website I have today. It was through research online, self promotion and building my website that I was able to start modeling again on my own terms. I also started doing more promo work in college working as a campus rep for Playboy. After college I moved to San Francisco to write editorial content for websites. It was an interesting time with the whole dot com business booming. After all that went bust, the writing jobs dried up and everyone started offering exposure instead of money. That is when I looked into modeling again and started doing a lot of promotional work. Pretty soon I got tired of the cold weather and decided to move south to San Diego. After searching in vain for a decent paying journalism job, I went back to promo work and now do promotions and modeling full time.

With the online modeling business growing every day, and so many young girls trying to break into the business, I felt the need to get the word out about the scams that are so prevalent in the industry. I was hoping to save at least a few other girls from blowing all their saving and going into debt while trying to pursue their dreams in the wrong direction. I've been a member of allexperts.com for a few years and have been giving advice to new models and their parents about what is and isn't legitimate when starting out. I had to learn the hard way! I also started writing again and published an article in Supermodels Unlimited Magazine on how to have a successful freelance modeling career.

So this is where I am today. I enjoy working on my website and all the opportunities modeling has brought to me. I've gotten to travel, met some interesting people, attend some great events and seen myself in print and on TV. In my free time I stil enjoy the beach, and have grown to love surfing since moving to SD. And although I may have gotten over most of my shyness, I'm still a little squeaky-voiced bookworm at heart.

Candy's Resume

MODELING CREDITS

* Full-page ad for Webtalent in Summer edition of Supermodels
Unlimited Magazine, photo by Sean Keane, 2004
* Ads for OCexecutive, on Surfline, photo by Glenn Inskeep
* Interview published in E-Girls News magazine premiere issue
* Kiwi Bikinis, online catalog, photo by Images by Kim, 2004
* Full-page ad for Webtalent.com in the Fashion edition of
Supermodels Unlimited Magazine, photo by John Hendry, 2004
* Commercial for Maxim/Bud Light, Maximum Exposure, 2004
* Full-page ad for Webtalent.com in the Spring edition of
Supermodels Unlimited Magazine, photo by Images By Kim, 2004
* SoCal RPM, bikes & logo wear, 2004
* K.I.P. Swimwear, Images by Kim, 2004
* Focus Body Jewelry, print catalog, Rowell Design Inc., 2004
* Full-page ad for Webtalent.com in the Winter issue of
Supermodels Unlimited Magazine, Images by Kim, 2003
* SDmusicmatters.com, Z Media, Greg Passmore, 2003
* Girl Gone Wired, Tech TV's Unscrewed with Martin Sargent, 2003
* Team Leader of Kwicherbichen Bikini Team, 2003-04
* About.com hairstyle model for beauty section, 2003
* Monday Night Poker logo model, 2003
* NVR Strings Swimwear, Kim Riley, 2003
* Maxim Magazine pre-event coverage, "Maxim Meets
Johnny Midnight" San Diego Ch. 4, Jan. 26 2003
* VH-1 All Access, Totally Tricked Out Rides, SEMA coverage, 2003
* Yesterdays Sportswear, 2002
* Boom TV, magazine & DVD, 2002
* Smarty Cartoons, 2002
* BerryDog Swimwear online catalog, Tom Kellond, 2001, 2002
* PC Gamer Magazine, 8 page Holiday Gift Guide, 2001
* Bonifay Skiwear, online catalog, Andy Meng, 2000-02
* BottleSpinner.com, Postcards, 2000
* Burdines, fashion runway, 1999
* Venice Brides, bridal wear runway, 1998
* Print Ad for In Extremis night club, Eclipse Magazine, 1998

SPOKESMODEL EXPERIENCE

Promotion & Event Management
* Hewlett Packard CyberShack and IPAQ Treasurehunt at Fantasy Island 2003 spring break event
* Sierra Mist, sampling promo
* International Delight Coffee Creamers, sampling promo
* Chex Morning Mix, sampling promo
* Playboy on Campus Halloween event
* Playstation Winter Wonderland event for Alice Mc.Ghee's Wonderland game
* Nature Valley Granola Bars, sampling at PGA Buick Invitational
* US News and World Reports Best Graduate Schools Guide promotion,
* Soft Soap Aromatherapy Body Wash "Massage Your Senses" promotion
* Folgers Jacada "Track Across America" tour, local manager
* Togos Brand Ambassador
* Staples Small Business Event, manager
* Guinness, "Guinness 101", San Diego market manager
* Smirnoff Twisted, "Life's More Interesting Twisted", San Diego market manager
* Smithwick's Irish Ale, "Welcome to America", San Diego market manager
* Guinness, "Tis the Season", San Diego market manager
* Red Stripe, "It's Beer. Hooray Beer!", San Diego market manager
* Smirnoff Ice, San Diego market manager
* Yu-Gi-Oh! 2004 World Championship Tournament, local manager

Tradeshows and Conferences
* 2004 Choice Hotels International Convention, demo model for True Fitness Technology
* 2004 Society for Neuroscience 34th Annual Meeting, Booth Hostess for DPSS Lasers, Inc.
* 2004 Extreme Autofest, spokesmodel for SoCal RPM & 905 Racing
* 2003 Small Business Conference and Expo, spokesmodel for SysConnections
* 2003 University of San Diego College Fair, US Army ROTC spokesmodel
* 2003 Hot Import Nights, spokesmodel for Nissan
* 2003 SnowSports Industry America tradeshow, fit model for Palmer Snowboards
* 2003 Business at the Beach Expo, spokesmodel for SysConnections
* 2002 SEMA tradeshow for Super Eagle Group, Nakayama Racing Sports, model for Zues wheels
* 2002, 2003 Bradley-Morris, Inc., conference coordinator
* 2001 Mac World Expo, contact scout for Offline Promotions

Liquor Promotions
* Brands previously represented
Goldschlagger, Rumplemintz, Das Komet, Crown Royal, Doc Otis Hard Lemon, Jose Cuervo, Bacardi, Jagermeister,
Smirnoff, Guinness, Dos XX, Heineken, Sam Adams, Bass, Harp, Miller, Becks, Red Stripe, Hypnotiq, Sauza Tequila,
Wet by Beefeater Gin, Stolichnaya, Amate Tequila, 3 Vodka, Smithwicks Irish Ale, Jack Daniels

Promotions at Events
* Maxim magazine model at Maximville SuperBowl XXXVII Party as Rollergirl for PS2 drive-in featuring War of the
Monsters
* Boys and Girls Club 2003 charity event, hostess
* Microsoft X-Box Odyssey, video game assistant, San Francisco
* SoBe Love Lounge at Cyberfest featuring Odd World for Microsoft X-Box, spokesmodel, San Francisco
* Bacardi spokesmodel & bartender, San Diego 2003 Over the Line tournament
* Cadillac Catera spokesmodel at Sarasota Arts Festival
* Dodge Ram spokesmodel at Aerosmith concert in San Jose
* Greeter at SuperBowl XXXV Player's Gala and Masquerade
* Bacardi Party Bus at spring break in Cancun, spokesmodel
* Hawthorne Savings Bank, Happy Days Are Still Here, 50's theme open house
* Life Rolls On Foundation, promo model at Fosters Surf Tour event
* Mary Jane girl for Seedless Clothing's 4/20 party at Canes
* Marshamellow Peeps, PeepMobile Tour, for San Diego
* Cooking Light magazine, "Cooking Light On the Move" tour, for Southern California
* Chevrolet Silverado Ranch & Upromise.com at the Del Mar Fair
* Gillette Venus Passion tour & "Legs of a Goddess", San Diego spokesmodel
* Diageo VIP area at San Diego Street scene, Cuervo spokesmodel
* Amate Tequila, spokesmodel & bartender at San Diego Gaslamp Association Golf Tournamant
* SPLIT clothing & surf team, promo model at the 2004 US Open of Surfing

Product Sampling
* Tropicana Smoothies, Lever 2000 Hand Wipes, Mentos Cool Chews, Cinnamon Mentos, Pepto Bismal chewable
tablets, Chex Morning Mix, International Delight Coffee Creamer, Sierra Mist, Fruit 2 o, Nature Valley Granola Bars,
Soft Soap body wash, Folgers Jacada

Movie & Music Promotions
* Josie and the Pussycats the movie, The Fast and the Furious, The Mummy 2, Jurassic Park III, American Pie 2,
Heartbreakers, Evolution, EuroTrip DVD, Blue Torch DVD, N.E.R.D. Fly or Die CD Release, Club Dread DVD, Girl
Next Door DVD release

Sales Rep, Product Demonstration, etc.
* Lexmark Printers, store expert in Costco stores
* Halo Hair Accessories, 2000 campus rep
* Playboy Magazine, 1999 - 2000 campus rep
* LA Looks, 1998 - 2000 campus rep and style scout
* Captain Morgan Gold, Smirnoff Ice and Red Stripe, 2002 sales rep
* Nokia N-Gage, "Street Scenes" promotion
* iROBOT vacuum, product demo at Home Depot

AWARDS & PAST FEATURES

2004
December 2004
* Featured & Interview at E-Girls News Magazine
* Bonus Babe at Nooga.com & ThuhBull.com
* Featured model at The Nine Models
* Front Page model at Fitness Models Magazine
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November 2004
* Monday Morning Model at Carolina Model Project
* Featured on Netscape Network's Men's Channel
* Featured OC Girl on OCexecutive.com

October 2004
* Monthly column started at TheNineModels
* Pin-up of the Month on Pinup of the Month Club
* New Trashy Girl at TrashyLingerie.com
* DudeBro Betty at DudeBro Apparel

September 2004
* Feature & interview at Best-Dating-Tips.com
* Pic of the Day at AmericanModel.com
* Feature & interview on Hot Sauce Live

August 2004
* Featured EyeCandy at SDmusicmatters
* Feature & interview at IGN Babes Channel

July 2004
* Featured on Compuserve Men's Channel

June 2004
* Featured model at the Babe Warehouse
* Featured model for June at Model Attic
* Sect107 Music Fanzine Pin-Up of the Month
* Model of the Week at ModelzRus

May 2004
* Featured Model of the Month at Superthong.com
* Photos featured on Bottoms Up! front page
* Maxim Hometown Hottie
* Featured Dick's Chick at Dick's Gym
* Hot Babe at Funky Coconut

April 2004
* Featured wallpaper at SD-Models, and my own wallpaper page
* Hot Chick of the Day for radio station 93x
* Critic's Choice at TheSportsCritics.com
* Premiere Showcase photo at Model Attic
* 3 showcases at One Model Place
* 2nd Place in Model of the Week contest at ModelzRus
* Girl of the Month at FakeRacing.com
* Photo placed on Army Wall of Fame
* Featured model at Thingsmale.net
* FakeRacing.com Girl of the Month

March 2004
* Two showcased photos at Model Attic (model358)
* Guest Model of the Month at Fenway Photography
* Featured model at Internet Leisure
* Lady in Waiting at GeneSimmons.com
* Featured at EmptyPeak.com as Eye Candy of the Week
* 2nd Place in Best Eyes contest at ModelzRus

February 2004
* Babe of the Year at Monday Night Poker
* Babe of the Month at the ASIA fanclub
* Featured on the front page of SD-Models
* Featured Hot Fitness Model at APT Pro Wrist Straps
* Two wallpapers at SD-Models

January 2004
* Showcased image at One Model Place
* Featured as a Hot Babe at the Vintage ASIA fanclub
* Model of the Month at WowGao.com
* Fox of the Week at Online Comics
* Two showcased photos at Model Attic (model358)

2003
December 2003
* Model of the month at 2-s-x-y.com
* Featured group model at 2sxy yahoo club
* Feature with the Kwicherbichen Bikini Team at Brian X
* Model of the Month at Bp Models
* Picture of the week at Bikini Diaries
* Featured model on LA Talent
* Featured Girl Gone Wired on Tech TV's "Unscrewed"
* Website given a Wicked Award from Gothic-iowegian.com
* 2003 Diamond Web Award Level 1

September 2003
* BeachBoppin International featured model
* Ms. September Cell Phone Beauty Queen at CellularPhoneNews.com
* Babe of the Month at MondayNightPoker.com
* Model of the Month at NextModel.com
* Awarded the Golden Web Award 2003-04 for web design
* Picture of the week at the BikiniDiaries.com

August 2003
* Grand Prize Winner for Webtalent's Spokesmodel contest
* Free CandyLee screensaver featured at 4FreeScreensavers.net
* Wicked Customer of the Month at WickedTemptations.com

July 2003
* Babe of the Month at kwicherbichen.com
* Angel Babe featured model of the month at Angels Unlimited
* Featured on front page of the Bikini Diaries
* Winner of Webtalent's Spokesmodel of the Month contest
* Winner of Da Surf Girl contest July
* Featured model at Bottoms Up!

June 2003
* ModelingPage.com featured model of the month
* HotWallPaperWorld.com three free wallpapers featuring my photos
* Featured model for June at thebodyshot.com
* Featured at The Hunney Club magazine

May 2003
* Guest model at Model Beach
* Top Bikini Hangout Model

April 2003
* Featured in the Beauty section of About.com
* Sexiest Tan at BikiniHangout.com

2002
September 2002
* Beachbopper of the month at Beachboppin International

2001
* Maxim magazine's Real Live Girlfriend of the Day finalist
* First place at the Top 10 Girls
* First place at hottleggs.com hot legs contest (website no longer up)

February 2001
* Second place in Nice Tummy Contest #2

April 2001
* First place in Nice Tummy Contest #3

May 2001
* Model of the month at Only Models
* First place at Tropi-Ties bikini photo contest for April/May

November 2001
* Habit of the Month at MotherMercy.com

Candy's Website:

CandyKeane.com

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